English Muffin Loaves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 1/2 - 6 c. flour
2 pkgs. Active Dry Yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
cornmeal

Preparation

Combine 3 c. flour, yeast, sugar, salt and soda.
Heat liquids until very warm, 120\u00b0 - 130\u00b0.
Add to dry mixture, beat well.
Stir in enough more flour to make a stiff batter.
Spoon into two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal.
Sprinkle tops with cornmeal.
Cover; let rise in warm place for 45 minutes.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Remove from pans immediately and cool.
Slice and toast.
Makes 16 slices per loaf.